6 h. ago Pope Francis unlikely to ever return to homeland as health worsens

The 88-year-old hasn’t been back since becoming pope in 2013

Society

8 h. ago Vatican issue major Pope Francis health update after key step in recovery

Doctors say Francis remains stable but not out of danger

Politics

45 h. ago Vatican issues Pope Francis health update as pontiff's hospital treatment changes after he was put on ventilator

The Vatican has issued another update on the health of Pope Francis a little more than a day after the Pontiff was put on a non-invasive mechanical ventilation following a coughing fit.

Economics

50 h. ago Vatican issue major health update on Pope Francis, 88, after he was put on ventilator while battling double pneumonia

The Vatican has issued a major health update on Pope Francis after he was put on a ventilator while battling double pneumonia.

Events

55 h. ago Vatican gives Pope Francis health update after ‘breathing crisis’

The pontiff has been in hospital for just over two weeks – since 14 February – fighting double pneumonia

Events

55 h. ago Vatican issues update on Pope Francis' health after 'isolated crisis'

The Pontiff is not out of danger

Events

56 h. ago New update on Pope Francis' health after 'breathing crisis' saw 'condition worsen'

This is a breaking news story and is constantly being updated as the story develops

Events

69 h. ago Pope Francis' health 'suddenly worsens' as Vatican announces Pontiff 'breathed in vomit' in latest detailed statement: LIVE updates

MAILONLINE BLOG: Pope Francis updates as 88-year-old's time in Rome's Gemelli hospital enters its second week.

Society

3 d. ago Pope Francis health update issued by Vatican reveals best news yet for the pontiff

The Vatican has issued the most promising news yet as Pope Francis, 88, continues to recover in Rome's Gemelli hospital since developing pneumonia in both of his lungs.

Politics

3 d. ago Pope enters third week in hospital as Vatican issues health update

The update comes as crowds gather outside the hospital

Science

3 d. ago Pope Francis' health is improving: Pontiff is 'up and about' and in good spirits, the Vatican says

In a statement this evening the Vatican said: 'The clinical conditions of the Holy Father are confirmed to be improving today'.

Politics

4 d. ago Pope’s prognosis still guarded as rumours of imminent death, conclave swirl

The Vatican’s latest update shows positive signs in some areas, but not in others

Events

4 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican announces Pontiff 'slept well' as he approaches two

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

Society

4 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff is 'receiving therapy' but remains in a critical condition and Vatican awaits results of his CAT scan

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

Society

5 d. ago Sky News abruptly halts broadcast to announce urgent update on Pope's health

Sky News has interrupted its regular programming for an update on Pope Francis' health as the Vatican issued a one-line statement on the 88 year old's health

Politics

5 d. ago Sky News halted for Pope 'breaking news' as Vatican issue one line statement

Sky News has been interrupted for a breaking news update on the health of Pope Francis, as presenter Lisa Holland brought viewers the latest from Rome's Vatican City

Politics

5 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Pontiff approves sainthood from hospital despite his critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

Society

6 d. ago Critically ill Pope ‘slept well’, Vatican says, as thousands unite in prayer

The 88-year-old has now been in hospital for 11 days

Culture

6 d. ago Thousands gather outside the Vatican to pray for Pope Francis' health

Thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square to pray for an ailing Pope Francis, expressing sorrow for his suffering, hope for his recovery and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions

Politics

6 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: Live updates as Vatican confirm pontiff 'resumes some work' and is showing 'slight improvement' but remains in a critical condition

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates on Pope Francis as 88-year-old pontiff remains in a critical condition at Rome's Gemelli hospital.

Economics